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The worldwide supplier of choice for refined graphite and other carbons Carbons Are Asbury

Carbon Is Life. Amorphous carbons such as coal, petroleum coke, pitch coke, active carbon and carbon black have unique physical and chemical properties. These properties Carbon is the basic enable us to process amorphous carbons into a myriad of industrial products including chemical-reducing agents, carbide-forming reagents, metallurgical building block of all products, cathodic protection materials and absorbing carbons, just to name a few. organic substances and is Carbon in the form of crystalline graphite possesses a combination of properties therefore the basis of all including lubricity, refractoriness, chemical inertness, as well as thermal and electrical conductivity. These properties make graphite the material of choice living things. Because for thousands of end-use applications, including friction materials, crucibles, refractories, cements, lubricants, chemical tank linings, powder metal parts, carbon combines readily polymer compounds, drilling fluids, electric motor brushes, batteries and artificial diamonds, fuel cells, fire retardants, gaskets and seals as well as with oxygen, giving off cathodic protection, among many others. heat as a by-product, it is also a vital energy source. Family Values at Work Carbon is one of the Asbury Carbons is a family-owned and -operated company dedicated to developing high-performance products that meet demands of traditional most useful of all and emerging applications. elements, and Asbury 1895 — Harry M. Riddle founded what is today Asbury Carbons, Inc. 1903 — Harry M. Riddle opened Asbury’s second plant. Carbons is the most 1914 — Harry M. Riddle Jr. joined the company. 1928 — Asbury Carbons was incorporated. experienced processor 1939 — Opened its third plant. 1951 — Harry M. Riddle III went to work for Asbury. of carbon products for 1960s — Expanded by purchasing Pettinos, Cummings Moore Graphite Co., industry use today. Asbury Graphite Inc. of California and Grafimex. 1970s — Expansion continued with the purchase of Anthracite Industries, Asbury Wilkinson and Grafitos Mexicanos. 1980s — Continued expansion with the building of the Kittanning PA, plant as well as purchasing Asbury Fluxmaster and Asbury Quebec. 1990s — Expanded with the opening of Asbury Louisiana. 1998 — Purchased the graphite division of Dixon Ticonderoga. 2001 — Opened Asbury China. 2007 — Opened Asbury de Mexico.

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ASBURY CARBONS NATURAL GRAPHITE

The Finest Carbon Amorphous graphite is a naturally occurring seam mineral formed from the Products on Earth. geologic metamorphism of anthracite coal. It is called “amorphous” because to the naked eye, macroscopic graphite crystals are not visible. This form of graphite has Asbury Carbons, the an “amorphous” appearance. world’s largest Carbon content: 70 – 88% Particle sizes: 5" – 1µm independent processor and merchant of graphite, Flake graphite is a naturally occurring form of graphite. Its properties include is a major supplier of high thermal and electric conductivity, and low spring-back (excellent molding natural and synthetic characteristics). Flake graphite is used in many applications including powder metallurgy, fuel cell bipolar plates, coatings, thermal materials, friction moderators, graphites, related carbon electrically conductive materials, refractories, general lubricant applications, pencils, gaskets, rubber compounds and other advanced polymer systems. products, and a variety of Carbon content: 70 – 99.9% other raw materials used Particle sizes: 20 mesh – 1µm in a wide range of industries in America and Expandable flake graphite is an intercalation compound of graphite, which around the world. exfoliates when heated. This material is manufactured by treating flake graphite with various intercalation reagents. These reagents migrate between the graphene layers of a graphite crystal and remain as stable species. If exposed to a rapid increase in temperature, the decomposition of the intercalants develops enough force to push apart the graphene layers resulting in an increase in the volume of the graphite of up to 300 times, a lowering of bulk density and approximately a 10-fold increase in surface area.

Carbon content: 85 – 99% Expansion ratio: 70 – 300 ml/g pH: 2 – 8

Vein graphite is a naturally occurring pyrolytic carbon. This form of graphite is believed to be deposited as solid graphite directly from a fluid phase, creating an extremely high degree of crystallinity. Vein graphite is utilized extensively in formed graphite products for electrical applications. High-quality electrical motor brushes and other current-carrying carbons are based on formulations using vein graphite. It is also used in friction applications, such as advanced brake and clutch formulations, as well as most applications that utilize flake graphite.

Carbon content: 80 – 99% Particle sizes: 2" – 1µm Surf PELLETIZED CARBONS SYNTHETIC GRAPHITE conventional flakegraphite. areasolid andfluidphaselubrication.SEFGhasabouttwicethe surface expectedforsimilarlysized a morphologythatenhancesgraphite’s suitabilityinapplicationssuchasheattransfermaterialsand combinationofchemicaltreatment andmechanicalmilling. a proprietary This processing results in Surface enhancedflakegraphite(SEFG)isaformofnaturalgraphite,processed using carbon products. rigidityandtoughnesstothepellet.Graphitethat imparts pelletsare muchcleaner tohandlethanother carbon andcover carboninthehotmetalsindustry. Allpellets are binder manufactured withaproprietary graphite pelletsare alsoavailable. These pelletshave proven effective ascarbonraisers,trim tobevery offersgraphitepelletsthatare madefrom high-qualitysyntheticorflakegraphitefines.Asbury Blended or granulargraphitewithhighspring-back. semi-graphite withhighcompressibility, whichiseffective inproducts andprocesses thatrequire apowder and thermalconductivity, andlow ashandsulfurcontent. The Graphco manufacturingprocess results in high-purity product. Graphco offersthebenefits ofconventional syntheticgraphitesuchashighelectrical It ismadefrom onlythehighestqualitypetroleum coke,thermallyengineered toprovide aconsistent, Graphco isauniquecontinuousgraphitized thermalprocess. materialmanufactured usingaproprietary compounds, anddrilling.It isavailable inprimary, andpurifiedforms. secondary bipolar plates,coatings,electrolytic processes, corrosion products,rubber andplastic conductive fillers, Synthetic graphiteisusedinmanyapplicationsincludingfriction,foundry, electricalcarbons,fuelcell amorphous carbonmaterials.Ultra-high processing temperatures ensure purityhigherthan99percent. Synthetic graphiteisamanufactured product madeby thehigh-temperature treatment ofcertain Particle sizes: 3/8"–1µm Carbon content: 98–99.9% Particle sizes: 3/8"–1µm Carbon content: 98–99.9% ace EnhancedFlakeGrap hite

ASBURY CARBONS COKES

Carbon comes in many Calcined petroleum coke is a manufactured carbon product that results from forms and Asbury works the thermal processing of residual oil. Green petroleum coke is calcined at temperatures from 1300 – 1400º C, which removes virtually all residual with all of them to hydrocarbons and moisture, ensuring exceptional purity. Petroleum coke is used in applications where high-quality, non-graphitic carbons are required, including meet and exceed foundry products, wear moderators for PTFE compounds, rubber compounds, industry specifications reducing reagents, ceramic packing media, oxygen exclusion from molten metals, manufactured carbon shapes, alloys, cathodic backfill, drilling additives, case and demands. hardening, seals, mechanical carbons and flooring.

Carbon content: 97 – 99.5% Particle sizes: 1" – 1µm

Pitch coke is a high-purity carbon residue manufactured by the high-temperature calcination of coal tar pitch. Pitch coke is low in impurities such as sulfur and vanadium. It is a unique solid carbon that has a wide range of potential uses. Pitch coke may be suitable for many applications that currently utilize calcined petroleum coke.

Carbon content: 97 – 99.5% Particle sizes: 1" – 1µm

Isotropic coke can be green (non-calcined) or a calcined material. These cokes have uniqueness that give directionality to the properties of the coke.

Carbon content: 90 – 99.9% Particle sizes: 1/8" – 5µm

Metallurgical coke (met coke) is manufactured by destructive distillation of bituminous coal. As a result of this heat treatment process, it has a very low volatile content, yet retains its original ash constituents. Metallurgical coke is used where a high-quality, tough, resilient, high-wearing carbon is required. Applications include conductive flooring, friction materials, foundry coatings, foundry carbon raisers, corrosion materials, drilling applications, reducing agents, heat treatment, ceramic packing media, electrolytic processes and oxygen exclusion.

Carbon content: 85 – 92% Particle sizes: 1/2" – 20µm Other CARBONs/COKES COALS high-volatile coal. conductivity. Bituminous coalisusedasafiller, additive, orcomponentofanysystemthat requires a primarily ofhydrocarbon substances. This hydrocarbon contentresults inacoalthatislow inelectrical of thecoalsource,between itsvolatileabout30to60%. contentcanvary The volatile content iscomposed Bituminous coalisaformofsoftthatalsoknown as“Sea Coal”. Depending onthematurity an excellent smeltingadditive duetoitshighpurityandconsistency. used inthemanufacture ofprebake electrodes, Soderberg andtampingpastes,carbonblocks— is As aresult ofAsbury’s uniqueprocessing, ourECAhaslow moisture, volatile andsulfurcontent.It canbe carbon contentandrelatively higherthermalandelectricalconductivitythanconventional anthracitecoal. manufactured by heatinghigh-gradeanthracitecoaltotemperatures ashigh2000ºC.ECAhasahigher Calcined anthracite[electricallycalcined(ECA)/gas(GCA)]is asachargecarbonorslagfoamer.used inthesteelindustry required.rubber compoundsandasapigment. well asafillerin Anthracitecoalalsoperforms It canalsobe BTU value. It isusedinproducts andprocesses where low-conductive, low-cost, blackmineralfilleris Anthracite coal(hard coal)isanaturallyoccurringlow-ash, low-volatile, homogenouscoalwithahigh Particle sizes: 20mesh–44µm Carbon content: 50–60% Particle sizes: 2"–10µm Carbon content: 85–90% Particle sizes: 2"–10µm Charge Carbon: 85%  Fluid Coke Bed Coke Coked-Out Pitch Particle sizes: 1/4"–0µm Injection Carbon: 77%

ASBURY CARBONS SPECIALTY CARBONS

Asbury Carbons has Activated carbons display effective adsorptive qualities and durability. Made developed, through its from coal, lignite, peat and coconut shell, activated carbon materials can be used as adsorbents for many organic and inorganic substances in both gas and liquid expertise in processing streams — and can be used to remove toxic agents from waste water and to process effluent gas. Activated carbon is an excellent decolorizer that can remove even and mineral purchasing, persistent organic dyes from aqueous and non-aqueous liquid systems. both specialty and

non-carbon products Carbon black is a unique amorphous carbon solid with the finest primary for industry demands. particle size of all the common industrial carbons. Its properties are a function of the fuel source used in its manufacturing process. Carbon black is graded by its ability to color (known as tint), surface area, primary particle size, structure and conductivity (in the case of electrically conductive blacks). Asbury supplies a number of grades of carbon black for applications such as pigmentation, thermal materials, ultraviolet protection, electrically conductive plastics, rubber, flow enhancement, static dissipation in non-conductive particles and polymer reinforcement.

Carbon and graphite fibers are state of the art when it comes to high-strength, high-modulus, temperature resistant fibers. Asbury offers both polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and pitch-based fibers available in chopped and milled forms. Various types of sizing are also available to provide the right fiber surface chemistry for your system.

Hard Carbon is a proprietary blend of cokes and carbons that create hard particles. These particles impart wear resistance to the materials in which they are incorporated.

Semi-graphitized coke is a high-purity carbon residue that is low in impurities and sulfur, with relatively high thermal conductivity. It is a unique solid carbon that has a wide range of potential uses. Applications that call for calcined petroleum coke also benefit from this high-purity, low-sulfur product.

Carbon content: 97 – 99.5% Particle sizes: 1" – 1µm NON-CARBON PRODUCTS SOLID GRAPHITE GRAPHITE LUBRICANTSANDcoatings specifications. Allformsofpackagingare available, from bagstobulkshipments: suppliesabroad rangeofproducts usinghigh-qualityrawmaterialstomeetorexceedAsbury customer materials tomeetorexceed your needsandexpectationsaswe willcustomize toyour specifications. trays, boats,floats,glassmolds,andotheruses. andisostaticallypressedOur products useextruded lubricatingblocks, rings,ingotmolds,stirringrods, degassingtubes,crucibles, furnace liners,extrusion offerssolidgraphiteinvarious shapesandsizes tomeetyour tables, Asbury production needsforrunout on thedemandsofyour application. lubrication,release, electricalconductivityorthermalresistance dry —depending high-performance Asbury’s comprehensive lineofwater, oilandsolvent basedgraphitecoatingsare formulatedfor Fluxes fornon-ferrous metals Fluoride Degasser tablets Boron nitride   Aluminummodifiersandgrain refiners Aluminumfluxes Custom packaging available on all products Non graphitic coatings and lubricants Custom formulations can be developed or co-engineered Specialty coatings forvarious applications   Graphite dispersionconcentratesforlubricantorcoatingproducers Stable colloids dispersionsfrom 150µmtotrue Bentonite Antimony trisulfide Graphite in grease, wax stick and aerosol spray form for easy application Fine graphitepowders insmallpackages Zinc sulfide Titanium-boron alloys Talc   Molybdenum disulfide Mica Gilsonite Sicacell Potassium titanate

ASBURY CARBONS A World of Solutions. Asbury Carbons is the worldwide leader in the mining, manufacturing and distribution of a full spectrum of carbon products and selected non-carbon products.

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ASBURY CARBONS Industries and Applications

Please call or email us to request a Market Brochure on: Carbon Anode Backfill Industrial Lubricants Cast Metals Powder Metallurgy Expandable Graphite Products for the Aluminum Industry Friction Products

Please call or email us to request a Technical Flyer on: Activated Carbon Fire Retardants Bakery Lubricants Flooring − Anti-Static/Conductive Batteries Foundry Coatings Carbobeads Fuel Cells Carbon Black Gaskets and Seals Carbon Brushes Glass Manufacturing Carbon Fibers Graphite for Lubricant Manufacturers Carbon Molded Shapes High-Temperature Coatings Carbon Raiser − Ferrous Insulation Materials Cement Additives Metal Topping Additives − Carbons Ceramics Non-Ferrous Industry Chemicals, Composites and Catalysts Paint and Coatings Conductive Coatings Plastic Additives Custom Processing Railraod Lubricants Distribution/Resale Refractories Drilling Additives − Loss Circulation Rubber Additives Drilling Additives − Lubrication Sealing Materials Drilling Additives − Seepage control Steel Mills/Ferrous Foundries Electrically Conductive Polymers Surface Enhanced Flake Graphite Filtration Carbon Welding

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